cautiously optimistic

cautiously optimistic

Generally confident regarding a situation and/or its outcome while still maintaining a readiness for possible difficulties or failure. I've prepared for this exam for weeks, so I'm feeling cautiously optimistic that it will turn out well.It's best to be cautiously optimistic when starting any new business.

TEHRAN: Crescent Petrol-eum yesterday said it was still optimistic it could finalise a deal with Iran on importing natural gas to the UAE, after a senior Iranian official said he opposed terms agreed so far.

Crescent Petroleum said on Monday it was still optimistic it could finalise a deal with Iran on importing natural gas to the United Arab Emirates, after a senior Iranian official said he opposed terms agreed so far.

Summary: Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has downgraded its rating of the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) to Underweight due to the disappointing trading pattern witnessed in the second quarter of 2008 and the belief that the market is still optimistic on the stock.

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